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Firstpost Explains: Sportswashing and why Saudi Arabia's involvement in Newcastle takeover is murky

Saudi Arabia have gone from hosting boxing bouts, horse racing, wrestling, Formula 1 races to now owning Premier League club Newcastle United.

Firstpost Explains: What is FIFA's biennial World Cup plan and why the opposition

FIFA are studying the feasibility of hosting the World Cup every two years instead of the current four year cycle with an international tournament every summer. Who is saying what about the proposal and who is behind it?

Explained: Why were Hungary football fans allowed in despite racism ban?

Hungary had already been ordered by UEFA to play its next two matches in empty stadiums after the racist and homophobic abuse by their supporters marred games in Budapest during the European Championship in June.

Firstpost Explains: What are LaLiga's financial regulations that plague Barcelona?

Spanish club football has tight rules regarding spending on transfers and squads - something that nearly prevented Barcelona from registering players. But what are the rules and implications?

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?

Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after 21 years with Barcelona. But why did it come to a position where the Spanish club couldn't keep him any longer?

Firstpost Explains: How stints with US colleges, high schools help Indians edge closer to professional basketball

Earlier this month, Lalhnehpuia Chhakchhuak became the sixth NBA Academy India graduate to commit to playing high school/prep school/collegiate level basketball in the US. But just how do these stints help Indian players, looking to make it to the NBA or its developmental league, the G League? Firstpost explains: